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SBA Loans: what they are and how they work

SBA Loans: what they are and how they work

The Small Business Administration, or SBA, is an indispensable organization for many small businesses. The SBA program helps companies throughout the country to secure the financing that they need to grow. However, the SBA’s strict requirements and numerous policies can be challenging to navigate for the first time. In this article, we break down the ins, the outs, and the key points that you need to know to determine whether an SBA loan might be the right fit for your business.

How to craft a social media voice

How to craft a social media voice

Social media usage as a corporate entity is different than its usage as a private citizen. While it may seem like an easy solution for marketing a new or existing brokerage, it is important to understand what voice the brokerage will take, and what its social content output will look like.

How Your Commercial Lending Client Thinks

How Your Commercial Lending Client Thinks

A broker’s primary goal is to help their clients find the funding solution that is right for them. This is a simple goal, but successful implementation requires an understanding of how a client thinks. While the broker is familiar with the intricacies of the financial world, their clients will not be. It can be a confusing and often times infuriating place.  Understanding how a client thinks can not only help move the process at a smoother pace, it can potentially save a fraught deal.